Whistler Getaway Giveaway 2026 - Contest Rules

This Whistler Getaway Giveaway 2026 (the “Contest”) is governed by the following rules (the “Official Rules”).

By participating or attempting to participate in the Contest, you will be deemed to have received, understood, and agreed to these Official Rules.

Although the Contest may be promoted, communicated, or administered by means of a third party, including but not limited to a social media or social networking service or site (a “Third Party Service”), the Contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with any Third Party Service. For greater clarity, Third Party Services include, but are not limited to, the following: Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Facebook. The Contest is sponsored and administered by MEC Mountain Equipment Company Ltd., although certain components of the Prize (as defined below) may be provided, administered, or fulfilled by third-party suppliers designated by MEC.

Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Contest should be directed to MEC and not to any Third Party Service.

1. ELIGIBILITY?
The Contest is open only to residents of Canada who: have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence as of the date of entry; and are registered MEC Members.

The following individuals are not eligible to enter the Contest: employees, officers, and directors of: (i) MEC; and (ii) any prize suppliers;
a household member of any of the individuals listed in (a) above; and
members of the immediate family (spouse, parent, child, sibling) of the individuals listed in (a), above.

2. WHEN DOES THE CONTEST BEGIN/END?
The Contest begins at 9:00 AM Pacific Time on October 22, 2026, and runs until 11:59 PM Pacific Time on November 22, 2026 (“Entry Period”). During each day of the Entry Period, eligible individuals will be able to enter to win the prize set out at the bottom of these Official Rules (the “Prize”). Entry must be received on or before the end of the Entry Period.

3. HOW DO I ENTER THE CONTEST?
No purchase is necessary to enter the Contest.

To enter the Contest:

Enter your MEC Member rewards email address via the contest page: Whistler getaway giveaway contest landing page, if you are not a MEC Member you will be signed up for free when you submit your email.
There is no limit to the number of entries a member may submit per day.
You will need to temporarily allow cookies in order to see the contest entry form;

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your entry or entries are properly submitted (including by properly completing any required registration fields).

4. COULD MY ENTRY BE REFUSED OR REJECTED?
Your entry could be refused or rejected if:

a) you fail to meet the Contest’s eligibility criteria;
b) you attempt to enter the Contest in a manner not authorized by these Official Rules;
c) your entry contains false or misleading information, or is late, falsified, illegible, or incomplete or otherwise irregular;
d) your entry is submitted using robotic, automated, programmed, or other illicit means; or
e) your entry is not in compliance with these Official Rules.

In addition, MEC reserve the right to refuse any entry for any other reason in its sole discretion.

5. WHAT ARE THE ENTRY CONDITIONS and HOW DO THE RELEASEES LIMIT THEIR LIABILITY?
Your entry could be refused or rejected if:

By entering the Contest:

a) you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of MEC, which decisions are final;

b) you agree that MEC shall have the right at any time to require proof of identity or eligibility to enter the Contest; failure to provide any such proof upon request may result in disqualification;

c) you release and forever discharge MEC, its respective affiliates, and subsidiaries, and all of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, licensees, successors and assigns, as well as any Third Party Services (collectively, the “ Releasees”), and agree to indemnify and hold harmless each of the Releasees, from and against any and all claims, damages or liability, including any costs or losses related to personal injury, death, damage to or loss or destruction of property, arising out of, or in any way related to, (i) your participation in, or inability to participate in, the Contest and any Contest-related activities, (ii) the awarding, receipt, possession, use, redemption or misuse of any prize (or the Prize), in whole or in part, or activity related to any prize (or the Prize), or your inability to receive, use or redeem any prize (or the Prize); (iii) any use, collection, storage, and disclosure of any personal information; (iv) your failure to comply with these Official Rules, or (v) any breach of these Official Rules.

MEC will not be liable to you for any indirect, special, consequential, or punitive damages in connection with the Contest or these Official Rules.

MEC’s role is limited to sponsoring and administering the Contest and coordinating the Prize. Certain portions of the Prize may be provided by independent Prize supplier(s). MEC has no responsibility for the operation of third-party activities or services, or for decisions made by third-party prize suppliers regarding participant eligibility, scheduling, safety requirements, or participation in any Prize-related activity.

6. ARE THERE ANY PRIZE CONDITIONS?
In addition to any conditions provided elsewhere in these Official Rules, the prize awarded in the Contest is subject to the following conditions:

a) the Prize must be accepted as awarded, will be awarded to the one confirmed winner only, and is not transferable, resellable or redeemable for cash.

b) MEC reserves the right to substitute any component of the Prize, in whole or in part, in the event that all or any component of the Prize is unavailable, with a substitute of equal or greater retail value.

c) MEC does not make any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the quality or characteristics of the Prize.

Any winner is solely responsible for coordinating use of any component of the Prize and for all taxes, fees, and expenses not otherwise set forth herein. The Prize may be subject to additional terms and conditions as imposed by the Prize supplier(s).

7. HOW WILL THE POTENTIAL WINNER(S) BE SELECTED?
On November 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST in Vancouver, British Columbia, MEC will conduct a draw from among all eligible entries received for the Prize. One entrant will be randomly selected as a potential winner and notified using the information provided at the time of entry. If any potential winner does not respond to such notification within three (3) business days, declines the Prize for any reason, or does not meet the requirements set forth in these Official Rules, as determined by MEC, the potential winner will be disqualified and, at MEC’s discretion, an alternate potential winner may be randomly selected from among remaining eligible entries, or the Prize may be cancelled.

8. HOW CAN A POTENTIAL WINNER BECOME A WINNER?
To be declared a winner, a potential winner:
a) must correctly answer, unaided, a time-limited, mathematical skill-testing question to be administered by MEC;

b) must comply with these Official Rules;

c) must sign and return, within any designated time period, any documentation as reasonably required by MEC, which may include a standard release of liability and consent to publicity form; and

d) may be required to provide proof of identification to confirm eligibility or to claim a prize.

9. WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF WINNING A PRIZE?
The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

10. HOW DO I CLAIM A PRIZE?
Once a potential winner is confirmed as a winner, prize distribution will be promptly coordinated.

Except as otherwise indicated by MEC, a winner must personally take delivery of the Prize as instructed within thirty (30) days of being notified that such Prize is available or within such other time period as may reasonably be advised.

If a winner fails to take delivery of the Prize as instructed, the Prize will be deemed forfeited.

11. WILL I APPEAR IN ANY PUBLICITY IF I AM A WINNER?
If you are a winner, MEC may require you to participate in or appear in publicity related to the Contest or to any similar contest.

By entering the Contest, you consent to MEC’s use of your name, home town, photograph, voice and/or image for promotional and publicity purposes in all media used by MEC, without further notification, permission, payment or consideration.

12. HOW WILL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION BE COLLECTED, USED AND DISCLOSED?
By entering the Contest, you consent to MEC’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Policy, available at https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/privacy-policy (the “MEC Privacy Policy”), for purposes of administering the Contest as described in these Official Rules or as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

13. WHAT LAWS APPLY TO THE CONTEST?
The Contest and these Official Rules are governed by the laws applicable in British Columbia. Any disputes, claims or causes of action arising out of or connected with the Contest, prize or these Official Rules will be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court of British Columbia, Canada.

14. CAN MEC CANCEL OR AMEND THE CONTEST?
MEC may cancel, modify, or suspend the Contest or amend these Official Rules for any reason without prior notice. For example, if for any reason the Contest is not capable of running as originally planned, MEC may adjust any of the dates, timeframes or other Contest mechanics, or suspend or cancel the Contest.

You may not amend these Official Rules in any way.

15. WOULD MEC EVER DISQUALIFY OR BAN SOMEONE FROM A CONTEST?
MEC may disqualify without notice or ban someone from the Contest or any future contest for any other reason, including if MEC find that a person has:

a) resold or attempted to resell a prize, in whole or in part;

b) tampered with or attempted to tamper with, or undermined or attempted to undermine, the legitimate operation of the Contest;

c) provided false or misleading information;

d) acted in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with the intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any person; or

e) otherwise violated these Official Rules.

16. WHAT HAPPENS IF THESE OFFICIAL RULES CONTRADICT OTHER CONTEST MATERIALS?
In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between these Official Rules and disclosures or statements made by MEC or appearing in other Contest-related materials, these Official Rules shall govern.

17. WILL THE WINNER BE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN INHERENT RISKS ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Participation in the Prize may involve outdoor recreation activities, travel, transportation, and skiing-related activities that involve inherent risks. As a condition of receiving the Prize, the winner and guest may be required to execute additional assumption-of-risk, release-of-liability, and indemnity agreements required by MEC or applicable prize suppliers.

18. CAN THE PRIZE BE MODIFIED OR CANCELLED?
MEC and/or its designated prize suppliers, service providers, contractors, or trip operators reserve the right to modify, postpone, reschedule, substitute, or cancel any portion of the Prize experience at any time due to unsafe weather conditions, natural disasters, government-imposed restrictions, supplier availability issues, operational requirements, safety concerns, or any other circumstances beyond MEC’s reasonable control. In such an event, MEC reserves the right to substitute all or part of the Prize with a component of equal or greater approximate retail value, as determined in MEC’s sole discretion. The Prize experiences are currently anticipated to occur between February 1 and February 6, 2027. However, dates, itineraries, activities, accommodations, transportation arrangements, prize suppliers, and other components of the Prize are subject to change based on operational, safety, scheduling, weather, supplier, or other considerations, as reasonably determined by MEC.

19. ARE THERE SPECIAL TERMS RELATING TO EQUIPMENT RENTAL OR TRAVEL EXPENSES?
The equipment rental and travel components of the Prize may be provided directly by MEC or through one or more prize suppliers designated by MEC.

Travel arrangements for the winner and guest will be coordinated by MEC and may include coach airfare, rail travel, vehicle rental, or another mode of transportation, as determined by MEC in its sole discretion. The travel component of the Prize is subject to a maximum total value of $2,000.000 CDN. Any travel costs exceeding the $2,000.00 CDN allowance, including upgrades, optional services, fuel, parking, tolls, insurance, baggage fees (except as expressly provided below), and other travel-related expenses are the sole responsibility of the winner and guest.

The winner will receive one (1) $1,000 Whistler Blackcomb gift card intended to be used toward ski or snowboard equipment rentals, but which may also be used toward dining, activities, or other eligible experiences in Whistler, BC.

If the winner or guest elects to bring their own ski or snowboard equipment, any additional airline baggage fees associated with transporting the equipment may, at MEC’s discretion, be deducted from the value of the Whistler Blackcomb gift card. Any remaining balance may then be used toward dining, activities, or other eligible experiences in Whistler, BC.

20. PRIZE?

One (1) winner will be selected to receive the following Whistler Getaway Prize (Drawn after November 26, 2026):

Shuttle to and from Whistler, British Columbia from Vancouver International Airport for the winner and guest (approx. value $1,000.00 CDN).

Five (5) nights of hotel accommodations at Whistler Blackcomb in a standard room for two (2) guests, based on double occupancy, at a hotel selected by MEC (approximate value: $2,500 CDN).
Two (2) Whistler 2-day Edge Cards (approx. value: $295.00 CDN each).
One (1) Whistler Blackcomb Gift Card (approx value: $1,000.00 CDN).
One (1) Guided Backcountry Ski Trip for two (2) people (approx value: $850.00 CDN).
Two (2) Whistler Lost Lake Olympic Park Nordic Ski Gift Cards (approx value: $75.00 CDN each).
One (1) Visa Gift Card (approx value: $500.00 CDN).
One (1) MEC Gift card (approx value: $500.00 CDN).
Two (2) MEC Tour 32 L Packs (approx value: $189.95 CDN each).
Two (2) MEC Ice fields Jackets (approx value: $329.95 CDN each).
Two (2) MEC T0 Base Layer Tops (approx value: $49.95 CDN each).
Two (2) MEC T0 Base layer bottoms (approx value: $49.95 CDN each).
Two (2) MEC Titanium Camp Mugs (approx value: $39.95 CDN each).
Two (2) Hut Booties (approx value: $89.95 CDN each).
Two (2) MEC Rolling Continent Cargo Packs – Unisex (approx value: $269.95 CDN each).

Approximate Total Retail Value of Prize: $11,860 CDN. Actual value may vary depending on the travel costs.

Any travel costs exceeding the $2,000.00 CDN are the sole responsibility of the winner and guest. The confirmed winner and guest must have all necessary documentation to permit travel, including to onboard flights (as applicable). The confirmed winner and guest may be required to present a valid major credit card in their name at the time of hotel check-in to cover any incidental expenses. Travel arrangements, hotel accommodations (including, without limitation, room size and occupancy) and all other aspects of the Prize are at the sole and absolute discretion of MEC. All flight and hotel arrangements will be handled by MEC.

The winner and guest will be responsible for all incidental or other expenses not expressly described, including without limitation, meals, gratuities, hotel accommodations, incidentals and other expenses. MEC makes no representation or warranty regarding the availability, acceptance, terms of use, or redemption of any gift card included in the Prize. The use of any gift card is subject to the terms and conditions imposed by its issuer.

If the confirmed winner and guest do not utilize any part(s) of the Prize, then such part(s) not utilized may, in the sole and absolute discretion of MEC, be forfeited in their entirety and, if forfeited, nothing will be substituted in their place.